Daniel J. Ward

Dan is the Quality Control Principal in the Audit Services group of Brown Smith Wallace with more than 14 years of experience in public accounting. Prior to joining Brown Smith Wallace, Dan held various operational and management roles within a privately held manufacturer.

At Brown Smith Wallace, Dan specializes in the following areas:

• Distribution
• Insurance
• Professional services
• Not-for-profit
• Co-operative
• Healthcare industries

As the Quality Control Principal, Dan is responsible for the creation and monitoring of the firm’s Quality Control system, administering and overseeing technical training to the Audit Services group, advising the firm of technical accounting and attest changes, and identifying the effect they may have on the firm’s clients.  Dan is a research and technical resource for the firm and all its clients.

His approach to client service allows him to forge solid, mutually respectful relationships with clients, ultimately increasing the efficiency on both sides of the table.

Dan holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Lindenwood University.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.